US Bridges

Mile 19 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of FM 493 · Structure no. 211090AA0296003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mile 19 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 19 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2030. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMile 19 N RD
CrossesN Main Drainage Ditch
Location1.25 MI E of FM 493
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHidalgo County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.33237, -98.01257
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mile 19 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile 19 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Mile 19 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mile 19 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 19 N RD over N Main Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.